diff --git a/plugins/python/python.plugin.zsh b/plugins/python/python.plugin.zsh
index 3d7ca55c9..77d4bf425 100644
--- a/plugins/python/python.plugin.zsh
+++ b/plugins/python/python.plugin.zsh
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ function pyuserpaths() {
 alias pygrep='grep -nr --include="*.py"'
 
 # Run proper IPython regarding current virtualenv (if any)
-alias ipython="python3 -c 'import IPython; IPython.terminal.ipapp.launch_new_instance()'"
+alias ipython='python3 -c "import IPython, sys; sys.exit(IPython.start_ipython())"'
 
 # Share local directory as a HTTP server
 alias pyserver="python3 -m http.server"